MRI-based classification of shoulder calcific deposits to guide treatment
A Novel Classification in Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Evaluating MRI Localization and Related Treatment Strategies
Koç University · NCT07409818
This study will try a new MRI-based way to classify calcific shoulder deposits to see if deposit location relates to treatment choices for patients who had surgery for calcific tendinitis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Koç University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Zeytinburnu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07409818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers will create a simple, treatment-oriented classification of calcific tendinitis based on the location of deposits seen on shoulder MRI. They will apply this MRI-based classification to a cohort of patients treated at Koç University Hospital using existing MRI scans and clinical records. The study will compare how different localization categories relate to treatments received, including conservative care, debridement, side-to-side repair, and anchor fixation. Patients with prior ipsilateral shoulder surgery for other reasons, revision calcific tendinitis surgery, or missing/incomplete MRI documentation will be excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with calcific tendinitis who have preoperative shoulder MRI showing one or more rotator cuff calcific deposits and who underwent surgical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients without available MRI, those managed only with non-surgical care, or those with prior or revision ipsilateral shoulder surgery are unlikely to benefit from this classification.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the classification could help doctors choose surgery versus conservative care more precisely, potentially improving outcomes and avoiding unnecessary procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Existing classifications based on X-ray and ultrasound exist, but an MRI-based system directly tied to treatment decisions has not been validated.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Patients who underwent surgical treatment for calcific tendinitis * Presence of single or multiple calcific deposits within the rotator cuff tendons Exclusion Criteria * History of prior ipsilateral shoulder surgery for indications other than calcific tendinitis * Revision surgery for calcific tendinitis * Incomplete clinical documentation or unavailable MRI data
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu
- Koç University Hospital — Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mehmet S Demirhan, Medical Doctor — Koc University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ata Cem Akbaba, Medical Doctor
- Email: atacemakbaba1996@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905377397395
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder, calcific tendinitis, shoulder, magnetic resonance imaging, calcific deposit, novel classification